A-20 Havoc aircraft of US V Bombing Command targeting Japanese airfield of Ki-48 bombers, at Hollandia, New Guinea, 1942

Caption     A-20 Havoc aircraft of US V Bombing Command targeting Japanese airfield of Ki-48 bombers, at Hollandia, New Guinea, 1942 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Army
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A-20 Havoc   Main article  Photos  
Ki-48 Sokei   Main article  Photos  
New Guinea-Papua Campaign, Phase 2   Main article  Photos  
Hollandia Airfield Complex   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Photo Size 1,666 x 1,321 pixels
Photos at Same Place Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea, Dutch East Indies
Added By David Stubblebine
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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
21 Dec 2010 09:27:10 PM

Kawasaki Ki-48 bombers were US code named “Lily”.
2. Edward says:
25 Feb 2011 09:08:38 PM

The year is 1944 not 1942
3. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
1 Apr 2011 08:56:05 PM

Douglas A-20 Havoc dropping "parafrag bombs"
over Japanese airstrip.

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